MSC is pleased to announce the launch of Eastern Cape Express Service, a new weekly service from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Walvis Bay directly to Northern Europe ports of Rotterdam, London Gateway, and Antwerp.
This new route offers express service from the Eastern Cape region and Namibia to major commercial centers in Europe without a stop in Cape Town, enhancing transit times and giving our customers more direct options.
MSC will offer weekly departure in the first week of January 2025, connecting directly to Gqeberha with Rotterdam in 21 days, London Gateway in 22 days, and Antwerp in 24 days. The first sailing will start from Gqeberha on the MSC Nederland III due to depart on 3 January 2025.
Launched at the beginning of the grape season to meet the demand for reefers throughout the season, the Eastern Cape Express service will complement the Namibia Grape Express service offering a broader coverage for the grape exporters in Southern Africa. Find out more on MSC's reefer solutions for your fruit and vegetables.
"At MSC, we are committed to ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of goods, even in challenging circumstances. Currently, Port Elizabeth stands out as the least congested port in the South African region. This is why we are actively encouraging and supporting business operations from this port, offering a direct service to Northern Europe," adds a representative from MSC.
"Additionally, we are continuously investing in infrastructure improvements and operational enhancements across our network. These initiatives are designed to boost efficiency and reliability, ensuring smoother and more dependable services. With MSC's extensive network across South Africa, we are well-positioned to maintain regular weekly sailings from Port Elizabeth. While we strive to mitigate delays, it is important to note that certain factors such as bad weather and port closures are beyond our control."
For more information:
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